1961 Chevrolet Brookwood

The Chevrolet Brookwood was a station wagon option as part of the Biscayne Series. For 1961, Chevy Wagons are offered in 3 six-passenger and 3 nine-passenger models. There's up to 97.5cu. ft. for cargo, and every model gives you the convenience of four wide doors. A new concealed compartment under the rear platform gives additional stowage space in all models. The second seat in Chevy Wagons folds flush with the floor in a single motion. A substantially wider (over 9 inches) and taller tailgate opening makes it simpler to stow cargo, easier to enter the rear-facing third seat. Special concealed hinges counterbalance more of the tailgate weight, make it easier to open and close.

Chassis Data

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate
on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher
Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional
information such as the body style number, the production sequence number,
the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Year

1 = 1961

Second & Third Symbol - Series

01 = Chevy II (4-cyl)

14 = Impala SS (V-8)

02 = Chevy II

15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl)

04 = Chevy II Nova

16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8)

05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl)

17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl)

06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl)

18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8)

07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl)

53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl)

08 = Corvette

54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8)

09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl)

55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl)

11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl)

56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8)

12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8)

57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl)

13 = Impala SS (6-cyl)

58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8)

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style

11 = 2dr Sedan

41 = 2dr Sedan

15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P)

45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P)

19 = 4dr Sedan

47 = 2dr Sport Coupe

27 = 2dr Sedan

49 = 4dr Sedan

35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P)

67 = 2dr Convertible

37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe

69 = 4dr Sedan

39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan

70 = Sedan Delivery

Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant

(A) Atlanta, Georgia

(L) Los Angeles, California

(B) Baltimore, Maryland

(N) Norwood, Ohio

(F) Flint, Michigan

(O) Oakland, California

(G) Framingham, Massachusetts

(S) St. Louis, Missouri

(J) Janesville, Wisconsin

(T) Tarrytown, New York

(K) Kansas City, Missouri

(W) Willow Run, Michigan

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

1961 Chevrolet Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor
on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right
hand cylinder head.

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will
be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile,
and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped
on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp
on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high,
3 in. outboard of carrier.

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